Orozco Gallery (Pop Up)
Located at 115 South Cayuga Street
We are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, Group Exhibit
In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This May, Orozco Gallery will open its doors as a pop-up space for creativity, connection, and cultural celebration at 115 S Cayuga St, Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, and family-friendly events, the gallery invites people of all ages to come together in a welcoming, sober environment. Some events require RSVP—visit https://yenospina.com/pages/orozco-gallery for details.
We are La Voz features works by Latina(e) fiber artists from within 100 miles of Ithaca, NY. It is a juried exhibition curated by Yen Ospina, celebrating the intersection of textile-based art and social justice. This exhibit highlights the voices of women of color in fiber arts and feature workshops with local artists alongside video interviews with Colombian artists, creating a global conversation about resilience, identity, and justice.
Event Lineup:
Friday, May 2 - Grand gallery opening reception | 5:00 - 9:00 PM (non-alcoholic drinks, food by jojo cook)
Wednesday, May 7 – Spanish Story Time | 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Open to all ages, mainly in Spanish, projector & rug available)
Friday, May 9 – Bossa Nova Jazz | 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Live band, non-alcoholic drinks)
Saturday, May 10 – Rueda Class w/ Lizzy Fajardo | 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Colombian RUEDA Class, open to all ages, sliding scale $10-$20 cash cover)
Sunday, May 11 – Sip & Paint | 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Sliding scale $30-$40 cash/venmo cover, RSVP at orozcogallery.com)
Wednesday, May 14 - Venissa Santi Trio Afrocuban Music | 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Live band, non-alcoholic drinks)
Thursday, May 15
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Luna Fiber (Artist Talk & Workshop)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Gabriella Evergreen (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Friday, May 16
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Bevi Wallenstein (Artist Talk & Workshop)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Sarah Lopez (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Saturday, May 17 – LCA Fundraising Party | 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Sliding scale $30-$50, cash/venmo, catering by Zocalo, come connect and support LCA programming)
Sunday, May 18 – Lilypad Puppet Theatre | 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Alfonso’s Story, mainly in Spanish)
Tuesday, May 21 – Spanish Story Time | 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Open to all ages, mainly in Spanish, projector & rug available)
Thursday, May 22
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Yen Ospina (Artist Talk & Workshop)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Sheepy Hollow (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Friday, May 23
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Hilos de Vicky (Artist Talk & Workshop)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Pilar Gutierrez (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Saturday, May 24
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Frida Movie Night (BYO pillow & blankets)
Sunday, May 25 - Zine Workshop w/ Yen Ospina | 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Bring your own glue stick and scissor)
Wednesday, May 28
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Yessica Martinez (Artist Talk & Workshop)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martínez (in person) & her daughter Luisa Arroyo (via Zoom) (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Thursday, May 29
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Viva Acres (Artist Talk & Workshop)
8:00 – 9:00 PM | Loreto Molina (Artist Talk & Workshop)
Friday, May 30
5:00 – 9:00 PM | Closing reception, non-alcoholic drinks, meet the artists
Friday, May 31 – Dance Party w/ aparece | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Sliding scale $10-$20 cash/venmo cover, cash bar, 18+)
A Community-Driven Initiative
Now more than ever, art is an act of resistance and renewal—a way to reclaim joy, foster dialogue, and strengthen community bonds. This event series is made possible by the efforts of community maker, curator, and activist Yen Ospina, in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association and the Cornell Rural Humanities Grant, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
For more details and to RSVP for select events, visit orozcogallery.com. Join us in celebrating the power of art, culture, and collective resilience this May!
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